Thinking, Fast and Slow

By: Daniel Kahneman

Narrated by: Patrick Egan

Length: 20 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

The guru to the gurus at last shares his knowledge with the rest of us. Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman's seminal studies in behavioral psychology, behavioral economics, and happiness studies have influenced numerous other authors, including Steven Pinker and Malcolm Gladwell. In Thinking, Fast and Slow, Kahneman at last offers his own, first book for the general public. It is a lucid and enlightening summary of his life's work. It will change the way you think about thinking.

Two systems drive the way we think and make choices, Kahneman explains: System One is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System Two is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. Examining how both systems function within the mind, Kahneman exposes the extraordinary capabilities as well as the biases of fast thinking and the pervasive influence of intuitive impressions on our thoughts and our choices. Engaging the reader in a lively conversation about how we think, he shows where we can trust our intuitions and how we can tap into the benefits of slow thinking, contrasting the two-system view of the mind with the standard model of the rational economic agent.

Kahneman's singularly influential work has transformed cognitive psychology and launched the new fields of behavioral economics and happiness studies. In this path-breaking book, Kahneman shows how the mind works, and offers practical and enlightening insights into how choices are made in both our business and personal lives - and how we can guard against the mental glitches that often get us into trouble.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2011 Daniel Kahneman (P)2011 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“A tour de force... Kahneman’s book is a must read for anyone interested in either human behavior or investing. He clearly shows that while we like to think of ourselves as rational in our decision making, the truth is we are subject to many biases. At least being aware of them will give you a better chance of avoiding them, or at least making fewer of them.” (Larry Swedroe, CBS News)

“A major intellectual event... The work of Kahneman and Tversky was a crucial pivot point in the way we see ourselves.” (David Brooks, The New York Times)

“[Thinking, Fast and Slow] is wonderful, of course. To anyone with the slightest interest in the workings of his own mind, it is so rich and fascinating that any summary would seem absurd.” (Michael Lewis, Vanity Fair)

Great book, too deep for audio

Would you consider the audio edition of Thinking, Fast and Slow to be better than the print version?

No, I think the book has too many references to printed tables and exercises which makes it hard for an audio book.

Would you be willing to try another book from Daniel Kahneman? Why or why not?

Yes, but not in Audio format

Mind-Altering

Without a doubt the best book on decision-making I have ever read. The author is obviously invested in improving the ability of one to think.

Best book ever

Must read book for everyone. How people really think and what drives their thoughts. How to better understand oneself

Good read!!!

Very enlightening! I learned a lot about how my brain thinks. More importantly I learn how they want me to think. I strongly recommend this book.

Lots of ideas to chew on

The audio version of this book can be a challenge at times to follow but to the patient there are ample rewards in its content. Even before finishing, I was actively recommending it to colleagues and friends.

Book

Great book! Gives good insights into the Mostake we regularly make in our quick decisions.

great information

Lots of great information. I enjoy that he can back up every claim he makes with lots of personal research, most of it he's performed himself. it does get dry at times getting through all the data and research, and once in a while it seems like "what does this have to do with the premise"? but he always ties it in and gives you the Nugget of useful information.

A wonderful way to understand how the brain works

Awesome book that helped me to understand the way my brain think about and generate ideas and responses in different situations.
by incorporating what I've learned in this book, I've been able to achieve better results
AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY

This book is a must!

It provides clear explanation to how our mind operates, supported with robust experimental data. Every chapter taught me new, surprising and important insights on how I make decisions.

Recommended by my boss

A powerful book detailing research that supports a model for how human beings think and make decisions. sorry insight which draws in the work of two Nobel Laureates. Narration is precise but a little slow. Recommend 1.2x speed.